Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
- NPI 1659509990
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 99.2 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1521 S Staples St Ste 700
Corpus Christi, TX 784043160
(361) 888-8271
fax (361) 885-3699 - Additional location
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301 University Blvd, Route 0553
Galveston, TX 775550553
(409) 772-1533
fax (409) 772-4982 - Mailing address
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1521 S Staples, Suite 700
Corpus Christi, TX 784043160
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 29, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #P9762
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659509990. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,153
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,102
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 340 | 112 | $75 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 318 | 282 | $8 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 179 | 142 | $14 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 173 | 170 | $67 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 154 | 119 | $124 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 144 | 36 | $54 | |
93793 |
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin | 75 | 36 | $11 | |
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 69 | 52 | $21 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 52 | 38 | $29 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 52 | 52 | $127 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$58
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $41.02 | |
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC | 1 | $16.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,721
Patients
993
Total drug cost
$448,381
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 628 | 165 | $7,656 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 495 | 150 | $4,203 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 495 | 96 | $359,091 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 311 | 96 | $1,270 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 223 | 56 | $1,825 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 222 | 64 | $956 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 214 | 57 | $1,729 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 204 | 55 | $1,973 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 174 | 44 | $1,375 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 168 | 43 | $2,721 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam's medical specialty?
Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam practice?
Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam practices at 1521 S Staples St Ste 700, Corpus Christi, TX 784043160. Office phone: 3618888271.
What is Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam's NPI?
Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659509990, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sridhar Venkatachalam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.